Evaluation of the influence of kyphosis and scoliosis on intervertebral disc extrusion in French bulldogs.

Maria Claudia C M Inglez de SouzaRichard RyanGert Ter HaarRowena M A PackerHolger A VolkSteven DeDecker

Published in: BMC veterinary research (2018)

Although thoracic vertebral malformations with kyphosis only rarely cause spinal cord dysfunction in itself, French bulldogs with kyphosis appear to be at higher risk to develop thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
spinal cord injury
neuropathic pain
oxidative stress
bone mineral density
body composition